- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Efland, NC
Efland Cheeks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Efland Cheeks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370348001445
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Efland Cheeks Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 532
- students enrolled
Efland Cheeks Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Orange County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370348001445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Efland Cheeks Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370348001445 · Efland, NC Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 14:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High (1,161 students)
Efland Cheeks Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Efland Cheeks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High
Orange High
1,161 students
- Cedar Ridge Hi
Cedar Ridge High
1,148 students
- A L Stanback M
A L Stanback Middle
648 students
- This school
Efland Cheeks Elementary
532 students
- New Hope Eleme
New Hope Elementary
528 students
- River Park Ele
River Park Elementary
523 students
What this shows Efland Cheeks Elementary reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Efland Cheeks Elementary compares
Efland Cheeks Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
African American 24.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Efland Cheeks Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange County Schools reports $14,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Efland Cheeks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A L Stanback Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hope Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Efland Cheeks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Efland Cheeks Elementary
How many students attend Efland Cheeks Elementary?
Efland Cheeks Elementary has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Efland, NC. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Efland Cheeks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Efland Cheeks Elementary is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Efland Cheeks Elementary?
64.2% of students at Efland Cheeks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Efland Cheeks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Efland Cheeks Elementary is White at 32.9% of enrollment, in Efland, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Efland Cheeks Elementary?
Efland Cheeks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Orange County Schools?
Besides Efland Cheeks Elementary, Orange County Schools also operates Orange High (1,161 students), Cedar Ridge High (1,148 students), and A L Stanback Middle (648 students). See the Orange County Schools district page for the complete list.